African Americans in aviation Haskins, James 1941-2005 creator text xx New York Scholastic Inc. ©1995 1995 monographic und

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196 pages: illustrations 19cm This account traces the contributions made to aviation history by African Americans from before World War I to the astronaut Mae Jemison. Bowker Authored Title code. Paving the way for Guy Bluford were many pioneers who overcame the limitations imposed by discrimination & found ways to succeed in aviation. Early African-American pilots found that Europe was more open for opportunities. Later, the need for accomplished airmen in World War II allowed black pilots to demonstrate their abilities. From Eugene Bullard & Bessie Coleman through the Tuskegee airmen & the space age, this is a very thorough & readable book. Detailed chronology, bibliography, & made to aviation history by African Americans from before World War I to the astronaut Mae Jemison. This account traces the contributions made to aviation history by African Americans from before World War I to the astronaut Mae Jemison. Jim Haskins. Lex: 1160 in English African Americans in aeronautics Juvenile literature 629.1308996073 H27b c1995 0-590-45913-9; 078073004508 251212 20260803094227.0